Enforcement of this ordinance will be governed by the city's building inspectors and code enforcement division with support from the city's planning and zoning office, fire department, police department, engineering, and legal staff.

The building inspector, fire marshall, code enforcement division, planning and zoning staff, and any other duly authorized city staff shall inspect all buildings, structures, signs, and land to determine compliance with the rules, regulations, and provisions of this and other city ordinances.

A.

Any person or party convicted of violating any of the rules, regulations, and/or provisions of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 and/or imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 90 days. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

B.

In the event of a violation of this ordinance, the city may impose and collect, and the holder of a building, telecommunication's, renewable/alternative energy system, or sign permit shall be subject to the penalties as set forth in C. and D. below.

C.

Notwithstanding anything in this ordinance, the holder of any of the above mentioned permits may not use the payment of fines, liquidated damages, or other penalties to evade or avoid compliance with this ordinance or any article or section of this ordinance. any attempt to do so shall subject the permit holder to termination and revocation of the permit. The city may also seek injunctive relief to prevent the continued violation of this ordinance, without limiting other remedies available to the city.

D.

Any sign damaged or destroyed by any means and deemed hazardous to the public by the building inspector may be removed by the city with reasonable notice to the owner. All costs acquired for removal of the sign shall be the responsibility of the owner.

E.

Temporary, abandoned and/or out-of-service signs may be removed by the city with reasonable notification to the owner and may be stored for no more than ten calendar days at a cost of $10.00 per day. Any sign not claimed within ten days will be deemed abandoned and subject to disposal or sale by the city.